The city of Boston is an international hub of arts, music, theatre, sports, and history. Our Visitor’s Guide offers information to assist you in making your travel arrangements as well as options for additional sights and activities.

By Air

You may also choose to fly into Manchester Regional Airport in New Hampshire or TF Green Airport in Providence, Rhode Island. Each airport is approximately 1 hour from Boston. Flight Line offers shuttle service from Manchester, while the MBTA commuter rail, Amtrak, and Peter Pan Bus offer transportation between Providence and Boston.

Visit the Massport website for more information about directions to and from Logan Airport, including their ground transportation brochure with contact information for shuttle services.

By Car

ParkingParking in Boston can be difficult. There is metered parking on most streets, however, be aware of signage, as spots can become resident-sticker only, valet only, or tow zones at various points during the day.

Public Transportation

(includes free transfer to local bus)
$1.05 per subway ride for seniors and persons with disabilities

(blind persons ride for free)

Bus Fares (as of September, 2014)

Bus fares are $2.10 with paper Charlie Ticket or cash-on-board, $1.60 for Charlie Card, and $0.80 for seniors and persons with disabilities (blind persons ride free); both Charlie Card and Ticket include free transfer to local bus.

Discounted Visitor Passes available; $12 per day or $19 for 7 days for unlimited subway and local bus travel; can be purchased at in-station fare vending machines or local retail sales terminals.

Rentals Cars

Taxis

Boston Cab

617-536-5010

Checker Cab

617-536-7000

City Cab

617-536-5100

ITOA

617-825-4000

Metro Cab

617-782-5500

Town Taxi

617-536-5000

Bike Rentals

The Hubway is Boston's bike sharing system with 140 stations throughout Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville. Visit their Pricing page for more information about 24-hour and 72-hour passes and usage fees.

Lodging

Courtyard Boston Downtown Hotel

The Boston Early Music Festival is pleased to recommend the Courtyard Boston Downtown Hotel as its official host hotel for the 2015 Festival. Information about special rates for BEMF visitors will be announced later this year.

Emerson College Dorm Rooms

The Boston Early Music Festival is pleased to offer low-cost air-conditioned dormitory rooms at Emerson College, across from the Boston Common and steps from BEMF’s Exhibition location at the Courtyard Marriott, and close to nearly every Festival venue. Basic amenities are provided (linens, shared bathrooms, breakfast buffet). Rates are $90/night for single occupancy rooms and $150/night for double occupancy rooms. A minimum three-night stay is required.